by Joseph R. Provey | Aug 12, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces, Heating & Cooling
What do athletes and dancers have in common with HVAC systems? Good balance! Without it, all sorts of fumbles, falls, and fiascos can ensue. For example, one room or floor of a house might be uncomfortably hot while another too cold. Air you’ve paid to heat gets...
by Larry Janesky | Jul 1, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces, Heating & Cooling
Climate control and comfort in a home depends on much more than the size, power and efficiency of the heating and cooling system. It depends on proper insulation, air sealing and, above all, it depends on the air duct’s distribution and adequate balance between...
by Joseph R. Provey | Jul 1, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces, Electrical
One of the guilty moments for anyone trying to live in a green and sustainable way is when you’re emptying a damp load of wash into a gas or electric clothes dryer. You know it’s going to use a lot of BTUs – but it’s just so convenient. In fact, clothes dryers use...
by Tim Snyder | Jun 26, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces
Your master plan for increased comfort and decreased utility expenses begins here. Home energy audits go by other names –like home energy assessments or home energy checkups. Regardless of the label that’s used, this series of tests and inspections will provide you...
by Tim Snyder | Jun 25, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces, Heating & Cooling
Some homeowners want to improve home energy efficiency because it’s a major element in greener living –a commitment to environmental awareness. Other folks are motivated by the cost savings you achieve. According to the Dept. of Energy, most houses use twice the...
by Joseph R. Provey | Jun 25, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces, Heating & Cooling
Whether you suffer from soaring temperatures for 2 months a year or 6, there are some no-sweat things to can to make your life cooler. The methods you choose will depend on several variables, not the least of which is your own internal thermostat. Some people can...
